QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION COMBINED SET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION COMBINED SET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What must be available of the QMA to follow? - Answer-the physician's orders
Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - Answer-skipping or omitting meals can cause changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason m...
QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION
COMBINED SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What must be available of the QMA to follow? - Answer-the physician's orders
Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - Answer-skipping or
omitting meals can cause changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason meal
consumption is important
How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - Answer-physical activity
increases insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight control
What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat DM? - Answer-stimulate
insulin secretion in the pancreas, decreases the amount of glucose released by the
liver, delays the digestion of carbohydrates in the diet
Why is insulin administered by injection? - Answer-because it is destroyed in the
digestive tract
Why is insulin called the key? - Answer-because it "unlocks" the cell to allow sugar to
enter and be used for energy
What is the purpose of blood sugar testing? - Answer-determine the amount of glucose
circulating in the blood at a particular time
What is BG? - Answer-random blood glucose
What is TBS? How long does the resident fast? - Answer-fasting blood glucose
12 hours of fasting
What does an HbA1C determine? - Answer-the average level of serum glucose over the
previous 3 months
How is insulin measured? - Answer-by unit
which unit of measurement is the QMA prohibited from administering? - Answer-U-500
What is a vial? - Answer-glass container with rubber stopper on top in which a needle is
inserted to withdraw the insulin.
, Is the QMA allowed to recap a needle? - Answer-No!
where are used needles and syringes stored? - Answer-in a properly labeled sharps
container
6 facts of insulin storage - Answer-Do not keep in a hot place
Do not freeze, discard frozen or thawed insulin
Do not store in sunlight only store at room temp
Never use expired insulin
Discard open insulin after 28 days
Inspect Insulin- note any changes in color or consistency and discard if needed
Why is it important to rotate injection sites? - Answer-to prevent irritation and tissue
damage to any on injection site
where are common areas for insulin injection? - Answer-abdomen, outer thighs, back of
arm, buttock
What are areas not to be used as injection sites? - Answer-near joints, the groin area,
the naval area, middle of abdomen, or scar tissue
What is the route the physician will order for an insulin injection? - Answer-
subcutaneous injections, subq, SQ
where are the subcutaneous layers located? - Answer-between the skin and the muscle
What are 6 rights of med admin? - Answer-Right drug
right resident
right dose
right route
right time
right documentation
How many times should the mar be check before giving any meds or Insulin? - Answer-
3 times
How is the cloudy insulin mixed? - Answer-roll the insulin vial between your hands 3-4
times to mix evenly
what angle is the insulin needle inserted? - Answer-45-90 degree angle
How long is the needle kept in place after injection? - Answer-count of 5
Do you massage the area after the insulin is injected? - Answer-no
How long is the pen needle kept in place after injection? - Answer-count of 10
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